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Pregnancy Gift
Asked by T.P. from Boston
on June 30, 2009
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Hello ladies I need some ideas, we just found out that my brother and his wife are expecting. I'd like to put together a "pregnancy gift basket" as a surprise, any ide...
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- I love the idea of putting together a thoughtfull gift basket w/ belly creams, healthy snacks, journal to write in and a good read (loved the Jenny McCarthy book when ...
- some things i wished i would've gotten the first time i was preggo... not as classy, maybe, but well worth it: - tylonol (because its the only pain reliever you can t...
- T., You've gotten some great ideas in your responses but I'd also suggest surfing sites on the web for ideas. It works for me all the time when I'm stumped for gift b...
Healthy Pregnancy After a Chromosomal Defect Pregnancy
Asked by J.K. from Houston
on August 18, 2009
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In June my husband and I discovered that I am pregnant with our 3rd child. Although this pregnancy was very much a surprise( I was on the pill) we were wanting more c...
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- I think it depends on the specific syndrome as to the chance that it will reoccur. Some chromosomal disorders are random, others are carry a greater chance of reoccur...
- I don't know a lot about chromosomal disorders, but I thought you might find comfort in this blog where other women share stories like yours: http://audreycarolin...
- Hi J., 20 yrs ago I was pregnant with my 2nd child. Things right away 'seemed' not to be right to me. Through the months I felt things were wrong, but all tests tur...
Other Tricks for Migraines During Pregnancy.
Asked by D.C. from Miami
on August 1, 2009
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Ok, I have dealt with migraines since I was 7 years old. My triggers are heat and over exertion usually. I have a prescription for Midrin but haven't touched it since ...
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- gatorade and water work for me
- I know that a natural cure is to put cayene pepper under your tongue, this should not be harmful for the little one. method is to get blood up to your hean to make th...
- congrats on your pregnancy. Have you tried eliminating dairy from your diet. Dairy is the number one trigger for headaches. Www.notmilk.com
Antidepressant Use & Pregnancy??
Asked by J.F. from Toledo
on February 19, 2008
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Hello Moms,
I am looking for anyone with experience with depression and pregnancy. I have had diagnosed depression for 10 years now, and have taken several medicatio...
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- I have not heard anything bad about Lexapro, but whatever you do, do not take Paxil while pregnant. I took that while pregnant and now I find out that taking Paxil whi...
- J. -- although i don't have personal experience with this issue, i work in the mental health field & know other moms that have experience with this. i would highly r...
- Look, if you OB is not helping you on this very serious matter, you need to think hard about finding another OB. I know that you can take antidepressants while pregnan...
Swollen Ankles Early in Pregnancy! Should I Be Worried? Can You Help?
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on July 1, 2009
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Hi,
I am early on in my pregnancy--15 weeks. Over the last few days I have noticed that my ankles have been swollen. I have heard of swollen ankles late in pregnanc...
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- Call your doctor - you're not making a mountain out of a molehill; you're keeping your doctor aware of your conditions and besides her/his job is to put your mind at e...
- Go get yourself a good pair of shoes. Second pregnancy here, 17 weeks. Two weekends ago, after throwing a party, I noticed swelling in my ankles. I had it bad last ...
- Always call the dr. with any questions. I also used babycenter.com. You plug in your due date and they give you weekly updates about the babys growth, they can give ...
Final Weeks of Pregnancy
Asked by J.B. from Indianapolis
on February 10, 2009
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My daughter is now 37 weeks pregnant and so very uncomfortable, achy, and cranky. She lives 10 hours away so I can't be there to help her out right now. I don't reme...
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- Hi J., I have been through 3 pregnancies now and I gotta tell you, this is just the way it is. Unfortunately, there really is nothing that you can do or say to hel...
- Hi J....Congrats on a new grandbaby! Towards the end of my pregnancy I was MISERBLE!! My feet were so swollen, my back hurt terribly, I couldn't sleep or get comfort...
- Unfortunately as sweet as you are for wanting to make her feel better she is just over being pregnant. There is no comfortable way to lay, walk, sit or stand at this p...
Losing Weight After Pregnancy
Asked by A.B. from Tulsa
on July 22, 2008
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I just had a daughter 7 wks ago and am struggling to lose weight. I'm not breastfeeding because after two weeks of breastfeeding I dried up and was no longer able. I'm...
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- Dear A., You have to eat in order to lose weight. If you skip a meal, your body goes into stavation mode and stores fat. I lost 70 lbs. on Weight Watchers. It te...
- I had a little trouble at first, but your still early into it so DO NOT worry =] Once you get into a routine just start walking a little and cleaning house. At 7 wks y...
- Congratulations on the little bundle of joy=) We tend to believe that in order to loose weight we have to quit eating, starve ourselves or try every magic pill we hea...
Dealing with Eczema
Asked by R.R. from Dallas
on May 19, 2008
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I am the "momma" of a wonderful 9 almost 10 month old boy. He is having a tough time with the itchy, dry skin that eczema causes. There are times when it seems that ...
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- I have dealt with eczema with my daughter and one of her friends that I used to care for. There can be so many factors and it's very hard to identify what the allergy...
- Keep his nails clipped!, put socks over his hands if needed, and keep the house cool so he won't get hot. For my little one, I have found that Aveeno Baby CREAM, not...
- When my Son was two years old he broke out with allergies all over his body. The doctor at the time told us to bathe him in cornstarch water to ease the itching. ...
Need Suggestion for Weight Control
Asked by C.G. from Dallas
on August 23, 2007
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Hello All: Please help, I had my daughter 2yrs ago and I just can't get rid of all this weight I gained from the pregnancy. Does any one have any suggestion on supplem...
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- C., I was in the same boat as you, except after having four children, I was up 40 pounds from my pre-pregnancy weight. I had tried a lot of different diets and nothi...
- http://www.drweightcontrol.com/home.nxg I've gone here since January and lost 25 lbs! It's great and easy if you don't mind taking the pills. It makes it easy to ea...
- My daughters are adopted so I have never had to deal with pregnancy weight, though I still struggle plenty without that! :-) I just joined Weight Watchers. I did ...
Barely Pregnant, Feeling Impatient
Asked by D.B. from San Diego
on June 20, 2008
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Earlier this week, my husband & I confirmed I'm pregnant...about 6 weeks along. Luckily, we got pregnant on our first try. I tend to be overly obsessive & anxious ab...
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- Hi D...CONGRATS!! I am very happy for you, pregnancy was the best time of my life. I enjoyed every second of it. Amy M had some real good advice that worked for me als...
- babies feed off of what ever is going around (even in utero). Remember this...do you want your son or daughter to be overly obsessive and anxious? Start now by creat...
- Hi D.,first of all congradlations. Hey don't be anxious, being pregnant is awesome and goes through it's stages, enjot your pregnancy, there's so many things you can d...
